1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 564 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Consorte | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |